IBM launches Smart Energy in Iowa

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the City of Dubuque, Iowa today announced the availability of the Smarter Energy Cloud in Dubuque, Iowa. The cloud, or internet-based computing, will enable citizens to access information about their energy usage and habits and share best practices through an electricity portal/website over a [...]

NYC goes dark for Irene

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest subway system was ordered shut down as Hurricane Irene bore down Friday, potentially paralyzing movement for millions of carless people even as more than 300,000 were told to evacuate to safer places.

U.S. edges closer to decision on Canada oil pipeline

WASHINGTON | Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:06am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Friday a proposed $7 billion Canada-to-Texas pipeline would not likely boost the amount of crude produced from Alberta’s oil sands, suggesting it would have limited impact on the environment. Article source: Source

Hurricane Irene targets East Coast, many evacuate, cities brace

By Jim Brumm WILMINGTON, North Carolina | Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:31am EDT WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) – Hurricane Irene bore down on North Carolina on Friday, tens of thousands of people evacuated and East Coast cities including New York braced for a weekend hit from the powerful storm. Article source: Source

Nuclear regulator wants new earthquake reviews

WASHINGTON | Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:55pm EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The nuclear regulator said on Thursday that it will require operators of the nation’s 104 nuclear reactors to review their earthquake risks as part of an ongoing update of seismic hazards for power plants. Article source: Source

East Coast in Irene’s path, scrambles to prepare

By Neil Hartnell NASSAU | Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:36pm EDT NASSAU (Reuters) – The northeast seaboard, including Washington and financial center New York, rushed to prepare on Thursday for a possible mauling from Hurricane Irene that will hit the U.S. coast this weekend. Article source: Source

China Sunergy Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at 2011 Annual General Meeting

China Sunergy Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at 2011 Annual General Meeting PR Newswire — August 25, 2011 BEIJING, August 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSUN) (“China Sunergy” or the “Company”), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the following shareholder resolutions were adopted at its annual general meeting [...]

Maintaining your Boilerthrough the year

As winter approaches, households are often reminded of the importance of having an annual boiler service by people in the trade. However, while this check-up is essential, you shouldn’t rest on your laurels after the work has been carried out. For this reason, leading home maintenance and repair blog DIY Newbie is reminding readers of [...]

Europcar Goes Electric and Adds Peugeot iONs to its UK Fleet

Europcar Goes Electric and Adds Peugeot iONs to its UK Fleet PR Newswire — August 25, 2011 TEDDINGTON, England, August 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe for both leisure and business users, is reinforcing its commitment to the environment by being the first UK rental provider to add [...]

Green Tips for Fall

It will be getting colder soon and the leaves will be changing colors. You and your family will be spending more time indoors when fall season, leading to winter season, comes. Studies say that some 60% of energy is wasted inside the home during this period. You can help do your part in reducing this [...]

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